NCLEX Review: Respiratory Questions Part 1 Answers and Rationale

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Answer B. Albuterol may cause nervousness. The inhaled form of the drug may cause dryness and irritation of the nose and throat, not nasal congestion; insomnia, not lethargy; and hypokalemia (with high doses), not hyperkalemia. Otther adverse effects of albuterol include tremor, dizziness, headache, tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and muscle cramps.
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NCLEX Pass Rate First Quarter 2010

Below is the NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN Examination passing rates for the 1st quarter of 2010 released by National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
The data includes the number of candidates taking the NCLEX Examination and the percentage of passing, by type of candidate.
NCLEX Table of Pass Rates 2010
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NCLEX Review: Respiratory Questions Part 1

1.    Dr. Jones prescribes albuterol sulfate (Proventil) for a patient with newly diagnose asthma. When teaching the patient about this drug, the nurse should explain that it may cause:
a.    Nasal congestion
b.    Nervousness
c.    Lethargy
d.    Hyperkalemia
2.    Miriam, a college student with acute rhinitis sees the campus nurse because of excessive nasal drainage. The nurse asks the patient [...]

NCLEX Sample Questions Pediatric Nursing Part 2 Answers and Rationale

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Answer C. In a 6-year-old child, a precarious sense of self causes overreaction to criticism and a sense of inferiority. By age 6, most children no longer depend on the parents for daily tasks and love the routine of a schedule. Tattling is more common at age 4 to 5, by age 6, the [...]

NCLEX Sample Questions Pediatric Nursing Part 2

1.    The parents of a child, age 5, who will begin school in the fall ask the nurse for anticipatory guidance. The nurse should explain that a child of this age: a.    Still depends on the parents b.    Rebels against scheduled activities c.    Is highly sensitive to [...]

NCLEX Sample Questions Pediatric Nursing Part 1 Answers and Rationale

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Answer C. A recent episode of pharyngitis is the most important factor in establishing the diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Although the child may have a history of fever or vomiting or lack interest in food, these findings are not specific to rheumatic fever.
Answer C. In an emergency, intraosseous drug administration is typically used when [...]